Giants Tilt West in Bid for World Series Glory
The Giants rolled to a strong finish on a windy evening in St Louis, aiming to clean up the West after sweeping rivals as they head into the Cardinals Cubs Pirates and Reds home stretch before a potential World Series run. Washburn and Whitney battled long in Boston, a rain delay halting a tight all comers match that extended over three hours with the foregone result unsettled at darkness.
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McFarland to Meet Ritchie in October
Negotiations concluded for a ten round boxing match between Packey McFarland and Le Ritchie in Kenosha, with an announcement that McFarland had agreed to the bout and Ritchie was considering the proposal. A Chicago date around ten is expected for the clash.
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National League Yesterday’s Results and Today’s Games
National League results note that games scheduled yesterday were postponed due to rain or poor grounds. Today’s schedule lists Philadelphia at Pittsburgh as a featured matchup.
American League: No Games Were Played Yet
In the American League no games were played as of this report. The season schedule remains unsettled with teams awaiting updates and standings not yet established. Local briefs note uncertainty about fixtures and results for the upcoming period.
International League results and postponed games
Jersey City tied Montreal 1 1 while Toronto defeated Baltimore 11 5 and icience beat Rochester 5 3. A Buffalo Newark game was postponed due to rain. Today’s schedule shows Jersey City visiting Rochester Newark at Toronto Providence at Buffalo Waterbury 4 7 weather caused more postponements Meriden at Bridgsport Lew Haven at Springfield Hartt at Waterbury Pittsfield at New London.
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Minor Leagues Face Struggles as Season Progresses
Chicago July 25 1918 Minor leagues report a poor season with many leagues folding or trimming schedules. United States league and Mink league quit early. Interstate league disbanded. Illinois Missouri league drops Pekin and Canton. Western Tri-State cuts Le Grande and Baker. Numerous franchise transfers reflect weak business conditions. Covington moves to Kansas City. Wichita Falls shifts to Hugo Oklahoma. Milwaukee club relocates to Fond du Lac.
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St Mary's Accept Challenge of West End Athletic Club
St Mary's baseball team accepted a challenge from West End A C for a game at the Meadows Sunday. The St Mary's manager plans to meet the West End A C manager this evening at 8 o'clock.
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Indian Pitcher in Montana Looks Good
A seventeen year old Crow Indian named Crow Skin on Standing Rock reservation attracts Western fans. He struck out twenty five in a recent game against a South Dakota town and remains unbeaten. His catcher, a reservation physician and ex college player, says Crow Skin has the fastest ball seen, rivaling Johnson and Smoky Joe Wood. He cannot leave the reservation until he is twenty one.
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Exhibition bid for Phillies owner Mack to visit Bridgeport
Monte Cross writes to Connie Mack seeking an exhibition game here if the Athletics have an open date. Meriden sends Edwards back to Albany and Zeimer joins the Silver City club. Meriden also pursues catcher Vandegrift as Cross plans to use Louis Gervais and Chief Snyder against Waterbury. First game at 2 15.
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Brooklawn A C outing and towntide baseball game at Fairfield
The Brooklawn A C plans a Sunday outing to Manager Harry Carrs cottage at Fairfield Beach with about 40 members traveling from Main Street and Fairfield Avenue at 10 a m. They will enjoy bathing and games then have a shore dinner. A fairfield grounds game pits Brooklawns against Southport in the afternoon. Frank O Brinsmade of the American Graphophone company fainted at work around 9 am and was taken to Emergency hospital. Mrs John Messner reports her husband has been missing since the night of July 3 at 9 30.
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Noyes Out For Season With Illness
New Haven player Harry Noyes is done for the season. Confined at home with stomach inflammation, doctors fear typhoid fever. The Hartford, Holyoke, and New London trade figure had been hitting well before illness ended his season.
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The Making of a Big Leaguer Recalled in August Magazine
The August American Magazine article recounts a ballplayer’s rise from amateur to minor leagues to the big leagues. He describes stage fright, a tough debut, and eventual success, illustrating the pressures and resilience of reaching major league status.
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I Am a Big Leaguer Kid and a Baseball Debut
A rookie shares his bold first big league game memory. He explains how a crowd yell, a hard hit, and a manager’s line spurred confidence. He capitalizes by stealing bases and hitting safely, ending with a witty remark about not getting swelled.
Prizes to Be Awarded by Fraternal League Meeting
Members of the Fraternal Base ball Teague will meet at Savin Rock on August 33 to award league prizes. Winners include the Championship team receiving a Spalding trophy and pennant from Howland Dry Goods Co. Other prizes cover top batting, fielding, home runs, and base stealing, with gifts from local businesses and merchants such as Geo Godfrey Powhattan Water Co, D A Parker Jeweler, Burr M Coley & Co, Hindle Pharmacy, and Rexall Store.
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McGraw Contract Found From Ocala Giants 1991
An old baseball contract signed by John McGraw and five Ocala Giants players from 1991 resurfaced in San Francisco. It lists McGraw George Kurz J Connor C F Thorp Frank Stratton and Ed Mars as signatories and promises to play for board shaving washing expenses and a weekly cigar, until further notice. The document is in the possession of George K Robinson, former Ocala Giants manager.
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Skirmish Run Opens New England Rifle Tourney
Wakefield Mass July 25 A skirmish run the fourth and final stage of the New England inter state on service matches opened the New England military rifle association annual shoot at the Bay State Range Teams of twelve men participated
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Ward's Cafe Offers Fine Drinks And Cigars
Ward's Cafe presents imported and domestic wines liquors and cigars at 611 Park Avenue corner South Avenue with a selection of ales beers and soft drinks available under proprietor J Ward.
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Umpire Sues Over Broken Jaw After Ball Club Attack
St Louis July 26 Umpire Jack McNulty sues the Bree Federal League club and Manager Jack O Connor seeking 35000 damages for injuries from an attack on July 25 that fractured his right facial bones, impaired chewing and caused nerve damage. He claims he can no longer earn a living as an umpire.
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Sporting Notes Of Interest From Boxing World
Artie Simms the Akron lightweight has been committed to an insane asylum. Jos Rivera believes he can defeat Willie Ritchie and seeks a rematch for the championship. Bill Beynon the English bantam champion hopes to arrange bouts with American fighters when he visits next month. Charley Ledoux the French bantam is wary of more boxing after poor showings against Hid Williams and Eddie Camp. Arthur Simons the New Orleans bantam is slated to meet ER Eggare in New York next Saturday night. George Kirkwood Frank Fleming will meet in New York Saturday night. Frank Klaus declined another offer from Snow Baker the promoter. Kinne plans another trip to France this fall. Tommy Bergin of Lewiston and Young Howard clash in New York tonight. Bakker the Australian promoter intends to bring boxers to the U.S. to entertain offers. Baker expects difficulty securing top contenders for Australia. Another bout between Sam Langford and Joe Fegennette would please local fans.
Evans Defeated by Allis to Win Western Golf Title
Chicago veteran Charles Evans Jr was defeated by Milwaukee champion Allis in the Western Golf Association championship third round at Homewood County Club. Allis used superior putting to overcome Evans on the 33rd green. The loss ends Evans bid for the title, with Allis advancing past Evans in a key matchup last day of play.
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